Amanda-Stagg

Amanda Stagg

CREDENTIALS

APRN PMHNP-BC

SPECIALTIES

Medication Management
Dual diagnosis
Alzheimer’s

AGE GROUPS

Children (5-10)
Adolescents (11-14)
Adolescents (15-17)
Adults (18-64)
Seniors (65+)

LICENSURE

Kentucky
Indiana
New York

YEARS PRACTICING

1 Year

Personal Experience & Biography

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of each client. My expertise spans a wide range of mental health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, where I provide cognitive assessments, medication management, and caregiver support. For individuals experiencing grief and loss, I offer therapeutic interventions to help process emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. I assist those impacted by emotional abuse through trauma-informed care, focusing on rebuilding self-esteem and resilience.

For clients with adjustment disorders, developmental disorders, dual diagnosis, I create personalized treatment plans that address behavioral challenges and promote adaptive skills. I provide evidence-based therapies for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and social personality issues, emphasizing emotional regulation and cognitive-behavioral strategies. My approach to addiction, including alcohol use, and co-occurring conditions, involves integrated care with relapse prevention and coping skill development.

I also support individuals with ADHD and cognitive impairments through targeted interventions to enhance focus, executive functioning, and daily living skills. Overall, my goal is to empower clients through compassionate care, comprehensive mental health management, and strategies that foster long-term well-being.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide comprehensive medication management to patients by thoroughly assessing their mental health needs, diagnosing conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans. I prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications, adjusting dosages as needed to optimize therapeutic outcomes while minimizing side effects. I closely monitor patients’ responses to medications through regular follow-ups, evaluating efficacy and tolerability. Additionally, I provide patient education on medication purpose, potential side effects, and adherence strategies, fostering informed decision-making. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals ensures a holistic approach to each patient’s mental health care, promoting overall well-being.

During sessions with me, patients often express feeling deeply comforted and emotionally safe. I create an environment where they feel understood—especially when they realize I can personally relate to their emotions and experiences. One patient described our session as soothing and validating, emphasizing how reassuring it was to know that someone genuinely understood what they were going through. Even in sessions where medication isn’t prescribed, my goal is always to offer a steady and compassionate presence, helping clients feel less alone and more supported in their journey toward healing.

My patients often express that they feel genuinely heard, supported, and comforted during our sessions. Many share that my life experience and compassionate nature help create a safe and understanding space where they can open up freely. They feel that I truly care about their well-being and appreciate the empathy and authenticity I bring to each interaction. As a result, patients consistently say they would return to see me without hesitation, feeling confident in the care and connection we build together.

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